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Cubs acquired RHP Barret Loux and a player to be named later from the Rangers in exchange for RHP Jake Brigham.

Loux is a former first-round pick by the D'Backs that didn't sign due to concerns over a shoulder injury. He has been healthy for the Rangers, though, and posted a 3.25 ERA over 25 Double-A starts for them in 2012. Tue, Nov 20, 2012 07:32:00 PM

Barrett Loux will begin his professional career at High-A Myrtle Beach.

The No. 6 overall pick in last June's draft, Loux didn't sign with the Diamondbacks after they discovered his shoulder problems. The Rangers scooped him up in November and he's impressed them thus far. The shoulder is still a concern, but he's healthy for the time being. Wed, Apr 6, 2011 09:27:00 PM

Barret Loux told Anthony Andro of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that his right shoulder feels fine and that he's been playing long toss.

Loux was the No. 6 overall pick in last June's draft, but was left unsigned after a physical revealed a labrum tear and elbow issues. After missing out on a multi-million dollar signing bonus, he signed with the Rangers for $312,000 in November. Simply put, the right-hander is a lottery ticket. Wed, Jan 26, 2011 12:00:00 AM

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Anthony Andro reports that the deal is for $312,000. Loux was the No. 6 overall pick in June but didn't sign with the Diamondbacks after failing a physical due to shoulder and elbow issues. Several teams were expected to make him an offer after he threw for a handful of squads, but it's the Rangers that have landed him. It's a worthy gamble, as Loux, who pitched in college at Texas A&M, obviously has talent. Fri, Nov 19, 2010 07:41:00 PM

Depth Charts

Miguel Montero (thumb) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Tennessee on Sunday.

He's missed the last few weeks with a sprained left thumb. David Ross and Kyle Schwarber have shared time behind the plate during his absence. Montero is only hitting .230 this year with 10 homers and 32 RBI.

Kris Bryant left Sunday's game against the Brewers with an apparent injury to his head/neck area.

Bryant injured himself on a head-first slide into second base. He was able to walk off the field under his own power and looked to be OK, so perhaps the Cubs were just being cautious here. They should offer more on the third baseman's status later Sunday.

Tsuyoshi Wada (shoulder) gave up four runs over four innings Monday in a minor league rehab start with Double-A Tennessee.

Wada, out since June 22 with inflammation in his left deltoid muscle, allowed eight hits (including two home runs) while striking out five. It's unclear what the next step will be. Clayton Richard is currently serving as the Cubs' fifth starter.

Turner was on a rehab assignment from a mild flexor strain in the elbow but a flare-up caused him to halt his progress. The Cubs have no timetable for his return to the mound and, obviously, for his eventual return to Wrigley.

Zac Rosscup (shoulder) is shifting his minor league rehab assignment to Double-A Tennessee.

Rosscup made two dominant appearances in the rookie-level Arizona League and has now moved one step closer to returning to the Cubs' bullpen. If he's truly back to full health, the 27-year-old can be a weapon in left-handed relief for Chicago down the stretch.